Broadcast journalist and editor at Theatre of Red | Write for ObserverUK and Red News | Host weekly podcasts with Theatre of Red and WeAreUtdPod | NUJ memberhttps://bsky.app/profile/shaunconnolly85.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/shaunconnolly85.bsky.social/post/3ml6wjqjlmc2yWe’re advised that while Marcus Rashford’s departure is every bit as likely as his stay, Barcelona have not thrown in the towel on sealing his signature before their June deadline. With Albert Fernández Read in full 👇🏻 #MUFC https://theatre-of-red.com/marcus-rashford-is-not-expected-to-make-a-manchester-return/06 May 2026 14:38 +0000at://did:plc:k7hc7q4iakeg57ashtbh3dkr/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6wjqjlmc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/shaunconnolly85.bsky.social/post/3mkxmx2t7ns2mDon’t focus on the faults within a squad crying out for summer attention. Instead, focus on their ability to get the job done and fight until the final whistle for their manager. That is something you can not buy. #MUFC03 May 2026 16:58 +0000at://did:plc:k7hc7q4iakeg57ashtbh3dkr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkxmx2t7ns2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/shaunconnolly85.bsky.social/post/3mkq7tpe6522sSuccess is not something imagined and achieved in a matter of months; it takes time, balance and patience. Michael Carrick is the front runner for Manchester United. Read in full 👇🏻 #MUFC https://theatre-of-red.com/michael-carrick-andoni-iraola-and-the-manchester-united-throne/30 Apr 2026 18:15 +0000at://did:plc:k7hc7q4iakeg57ashtbh3dkr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkq7tpe6522shttps://bsky.app/profile/shaunconnolly85.bsky.social/post/3mkpwo5wd522vThe idea that certain individuals are fearful of repeating the ‘mistakes’ made in appointing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is so skewed. Say what you will about the man, but the greatest mistakes made during his tenure were at the boardroom level. #MUFC30 Apr 2026 15:31 +0000at://did:plc:k7hc7q4iakeg57ashtbh3dkr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpwo5wd522vhttps://bsky.app/profile/shaunconnolly85.bsky.social/post/3mkko6yd6ms2tA great chat with a great red. Have a listen, folks. 🎙️ #MUFC [contains quote post or other embedded content]28 Apr 2026 13:16 +0000at://did:plc:k7hc7q4iakeg57ashtbh3dkr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkko6yd6ms2thttps://bsky.app/profile/shaunconnolly85.bsky.social/post/3mkiykoadus2yCasemiro vs Brentford • 23 defensive contributions. • 13/14 duels won. • 9 clearances. • 2 ball recoveries. • 2 interceptions. • 1 blocked shot. The man is 34. 👏🏻 #MUFC27 Apr 2026 21:16 +0000at://did:plc:k7hc7q4iakeg57ashtbh3dkr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkiykoadus2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/shaunconnolly85.bsky.social/post/3mkhz5bowdc2uAs we have routinely stated, reports about Barcelona’s lack of desire to retain Marcus Rashford are inaccurate. There is indeed frustration about inconsistency and what is deemed a lower output in LaLiga. Still, the fundamental issue is finances. #MUFC [w/@Albert Fernández]27 Apr 2026 11:54 +0000at://did:plc:k7hc7q4iakeg57ashtbh3dkr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkhz5bowdc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/shaunconnolly85.bsky.social/post/3mkfwqbzpzs2wAlthough cases for wide players are relatively straightforward, conversations regarding central defenders are a bit more complex. Read in full 👇🏻 #MUFC https://theatre-of-red.com/how-capable-is-this-manchester-united-squad-in-central-defence/26 Apr 2026 16:05 +0000at://did:plc:k7hc7q4iakeg57ashtbh3dkr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkfwqbzpzs2whttps://bsky.app/profile/shaunconnolly85.bsky.social/post/3mk6tpkki222c🚨 As perplexing as it may seem when considering that €30 million would seal a permanent deal for Marcus Rashford, our sources advise that Barcelona are prioritising alternative positions. [with Albert Fernandez] #MUFC https://theatre-of-red.com/barcelona-considering-marcus-rashford-departure-this-summer/23 Apr 2026 20:23 +0000at://did:plc:k7hc7q4iakeg57ashtbh3dkr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6tpkki222chttps://bsky.app/profile/shaunconnolly85.bsky.social/post/3mk3xpj773k2dWhile United do retain genuine desires to acquire Baleba, conversations routinely include some apprehension about Brighton’s expectations. But with two years remaining on his deal, this summer will prove crucial. #MUFC https://theatre-of-red.com/carlos-baleba-talks-intensifying-at-manchester-united/22 Apr 2026 16:56 +0000at://did:plc:k7hc7q4iakeg57ashtbh3dkr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3xpj773k2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/shaunconnolly85.bsky.social/post/3mjuhc5exws2x🚨Lisandro Martinez has received an additional game ban for Gabriel’s head motion towards Erling Haaland.19 Apr 2026 17:14 +0000at://did:plc:k7hc7q4iakeg57ashtbh3dkr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjuhc5exws2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/shaunconnolly85.bsky.social/post/3mjuazpqgm22jWith respect to the preservation of fantasy and social debate, we don’t live in a world of what-ifs. This is a results business, and Carrick is pretty damn good at achieving the desired outcomes. Read in full 👇🏻 #MUFC https://theatre-of-red.com/exploring-the-ever-changing-narrative-at-manchester-united/19 Apr 2026 15:22 +0000at://did:plc:k7hc7q4iakeg57ashtbh3dkr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjuazpqgm22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/shaunconnolly85.bsky.social/post/3mjsendqcak2wManchester United collected their first win at Stamford Bridge in six years following a 1-0 victory against a toothless Chelsea outfit. #MUFC https://theatre-of-red.com/manchester-united-boost-champions-league-hopes-at-chelsea/18 Apr 2026 21:21 +0000at://did:plc:k7hc7q4iakeg57ashtbh3dkr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjsendqcak2whttps://bsky.app/profile/shaunconnolly85.bsky.social/post/3mjs7pwgtss2wBruno Fernandes is to Manchester United what salt is to chips. He’s just a magician of a footballer.18 Apr 2026 19:53 +0000at://did:plc:k7hc7q4iakeg57ashtbh3dkr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjs7pwgtss2w